Hey everyone,
I've been facing a consistent issue at work where users fill up their system drives, regardless of the size (be it 256 GB, 512 GB, or even 1 TB). This results in failed Feature Upgrades because there's no space for the necessary updates. In our SCCM Task Sequences, we perform some clean-up tasks including removing orphaned MSI packages, cleaning the Temp folder, and deleting the Windows search index. However, despite these efforts, it's sometimes not enough.
So, I'm wondering if there's a way to proactively reserve or block a certain amount of space—like 25 GB—specifically for Windows Updates. Any advice or solutions you can offer? Thanks!
5 Answers
You might want to check if you're using Dell computers, as their SupportAssist Remediation can create hidden snapshots that eat up a lot of space. I've seen examples with over 60GB just in those folders! A good tool to help identify space hogs is Wiztree. It's great for finding out what’s taking up your drive space.
I think Microsoft did introduce a feature that reserves space for updates, especially since Windows 10. However, with updates getting bigger, they might need a lot more reserved space to keep everything running smoothly.
That's true! The updates have been increasing in size, and it wouldn't surprise me if MS ends up needing to reserve even more space for them.
Before jumping to reserving space, maybe check what’s actually consuming all that space. Address any unnecessary files or folders first—might help a lot.
Just a heads-up: Windows updates can fail for reasons other than low disk space, like misconfigurations. Monitoring disk space through compliance scripts (like with SCCM or Intune) can provide insight into recurring issues, which might help with older devices or certain bloat problems. Definitely worth discussing a strategy moving forward!
This sounds more like a policy issue. Ideally, users should store files on a network drive managed by IT instead of locally. Also, have a look at Microsoft's guidelines on managing reserved storage, which can help you in ensuring there's enough space for updates.
Yes! Utilizing OneDrive and SharePoint for storage can minimize local usage. Just make sure that OneDrive isn't set to sync everything automatically from SharePoint.
Absolutely! I've encountered the same issue with Dell systems. Tools like Wiztree can really help in identifying hidden files and folders.